Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 54 Bewilderment and Passion

The air was filled with the fresh scent of a bath and a hint of ambiguity.

Wu Zhiyuan's heart involuntarily quickened.

Lin Keke, standing before me, is beautiful and charming. Now, in this private space, the atmosphere naturally becomes somewhat enchanting.

Lin Keke's cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with a hint of shyness and barely perceptible anticipation.

"I'm going to take a shower." Wu Zhiyuan was a little flustered and went into the bathroom.

After taking a hot shower, the flames rising on my body not only didn't go out, but burned even brighter.

Wu Zhiyuan has come out.

"Zhiyuan, I'll sleep on the sofa tonight, you can go upstairs to sleep."

"How can that be allowed? How can we let someone take over another's nest?"

Lin Keke chuckled and uttered a startling statement: "Should we all go up? Let's just do our part and not invade each other's territory?"

Wu Zhiyuan was taken aback when Lin Keke said those words, and stared at her blankly.

Lin Keke's cheeks turned as red as if they were about to bleed, and she avoided Wu Zhiyuan's gaze in a panic.

Wu Zhiyuan was neither a despicable and shameless rogue, nor was he a virtuous man who could remain unmoved by temptation.

Lin Keke's eyes were dreamy and she looked incredibly charming.

Wu Zhiyuan suddenly and impulsively hugged her.

Lin Keke didn't refuse at all; on the contrary, she buried her face in his arms.

A beautiful woman in my arms, her soft skin warm and fragrant.

Wu Zhiyuan could clearly feel the softness and slight trembling of Lin Keke's body.

He could also feel the changes in his body; a primal urge surged through his veins, almost breaching the dam of reason.

"Zhiyuan, would you believe me if I said I'm still a virgin?" Lin Keke murmured.

For many, it's simply unbelievable that a woman who was married for over two years and then divorced is still a virgin.

But Wu Zhiyuan believed that she was not lying.

Because her nominal husband was a complete homosexual, the marriage was a deception to cover up the truth.

Lin Keke was a victim of this scam.

"I believe you." Wu Zhiyuan's voice was deep and firm. He lowered his head and slowly approached those two slightly trembling lips.

Lin Keke was not only a virgin, but also had no experience in kissing.

But Wu Zhiyuan has been through it all.

"Zhiyuan, if you want it, I'll give it to you."

Wu Zhiyuan's heart pounded wildly, and his blood seemed to boil instantly.

He was a normal, vigorous man, and in this situation, his primal urges were like a wild horse, almost breaking free of all restraints.

However, in the midst of his infatuation, Wu Zhiyuan suddenly saw Han Tingting's innocent yet slightly melancholic eyes.

He always treated Han Tingting like a younger sister, but Han Tingting never treated him like a older brother.

Han Tingting's figure was like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the burning desire within him.

He stopped pushing his luck and said softly, "Coco, it's past midnight, let's go to sleep early, okay?"

"Why?" Lin Keke's eyes were filled with disappointment and confusion. "Am I not good enough? Or do you look down on me because I've been married before?"

"No, Coco, don't think like that. I just thought you felt grateful tonight because I saved you."

Once feelings are mixed with gratitude or momentary impulse, they easily become impure and may even lead to regret.

Coco, you're wonderful, truly wonderful. I have no reason to dislike you. On the contrary, I cherish you very much.

After a pause, Wu Zhiyuan continued, "Coco, it is precisely because I cherish it that I cannot be so hasty."

When you said "for you," I was very touched, but I was also very scared.

I'm afraid you made this decision impulsively because I saved you, out of gratitude, or because of long-term repression and loneliness.

I don't want our relationship to be built on such an unstable foundation. That's very unfair to you.

Lin Keke said excitedly, "Zhiyuan, thank you for thinking of me so much."

You're right, I did act impulsively just now.

There is gratitude, a release of long-suppressed emotions, and the instincts of people in special circumstances.

Love should not be a transaction, nor should it be a product of momentary impulse.

The future is long, we have plenty of time to take a good look at each other…

Wu Zhiyuan changed the subject: "Coco, I'll install a hidden camera at your door tomorrow, so you can see any movement at the door in real time."

If necessary, you can choose to call the police. The Longcheng Public Security Bureau isn't run by Tao Sizhong; he can't have absolute power.

Lin Keke understood that Wu Zhiyuan was changing the subject, so she nodded and said, "Okay, installing cameras is a good idea. An extra layer of protection will make us feel more at ease."

……

Xu Youwei's office.

Wu Zhiyuan truthfully reported the whole process of searching for treasure in the attic of Dalong's old home yesterday, and the unexpected discovery that Wang Caifeng was in danger.

He didn't lie; one lie requires countless others to cover it up.

If he were to lose Xu Youwei's trust by lying, it would be a greater loss than gain.

Xu Youwei's heart leaped with joy: "You said you found Zhang Wanshan's notebook recording bribery? And it even involves bribery of Ai Kun and Tao Sizhong?"

Wu Zhiyuan nodded and said, "Yes, but this notebook is definitely not the only one Zhang Wanshan kept, but Da Long only got this one."

I looked through it last night, and this notebook only covers a period of three months.

Among these gifts, over 500,000 yuan was given to Tao Sizhong, and a watch worth 130,000 yuan was given to Ai Kun.

Wu Zhiyuan frowned: "130,000? Even if the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection finds out about this amount of money, at most they'll just give you a disciplinary action."

Did you know? The provincial discipline inspection commission has too many cases. Even with a large number of staff working together, they are still overwhelmed. For example, if a department-level official is involved in a case with only a few hundred thousand yuan, they will basically not be prosecuted. They will simply hand over the ill-gotten gains, receive a disciplinary punishment, and that will be the end of it.

It takes dozens of people to file and process a case, and it can take several months or even longer. If the case involves only a few hundred thousand yuan, it is not enough to cover the hotel, food and accommodation expenses and travel expenses of the staff working together in the office.

By the way, who are the people involved in the USB drive?

Wu Zhiyuan replied, "I only looked at the folder, I hardly looked at the contents, I didn't see Ai Kun, but I saw Tao Sizhong."

Xu Youwei seemed to be talking to himself: "Is Ai Kun truly incorruptible, or is he just hiding in some other USB drive or notebook?"

Wu Zhiyuan said, "If Mayor Ai were honest, he wouldn't have accepted the expensive watch from Zhang Wanshan."

Xu Youwei waved his hand: "Don't say that. If Ai Kun, as mayor, only accepted a watch, then he is really quite honest."

Wu Zhiyuan tentatively asked, "Secretary Xu, should we hand over the USB drive, notebook, and the gold and silver jewelry and watches that Da Long stole from Zhang Wanshan's residence to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection?"

Xu Youwei hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's hand it over to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection for now and get them to issue you a document. This is also a way to protect you."

However, these things should not be made public at the moment. Originally, I planned to report to the provincial party committee leaders later because I had not obtained sufficient evidence of Zhang Wanlin's involvement in organized crime, but now I no longer have that concern.

The cover-up of the mine accident, the rape of multiple teenage girls, and the hiring of a murderer—these few points alone are enough to send Zhang Wanlin to the guillotine.

Okay, I'll call Comrade Lin Xue over so we can discuss what to do next.

At this moment, Wu Zhiyuan received a call from an unknown number in another city.

Since becoming Xu Youwei's secretary, he has never refused to answer any calls from strangers, for fear of missing important calls.

"Is this Mr. Wu Zhiyuan?" A pleasant female voice came from the phone.

Wu Zhiyuan couldn't help but wonder: Is a woman with such a beautiful voice also very beautiful?

"Yes, may I ask who you are?"

"Mr. Wu, do you remember last weekend when you rescued a girl at Qinglong Lake? I am her mother."

Because I didn't get your name and contact information at the time, and my daughter was hospitalized, I haven't been able to contact you.

Today, my daughter is being discharged from the hospital. I only learned that you are Wu Zhiyuan through comments from netizens, and I managed to get your contact number after much effort.

Mr. Wu, we really wanted to see you today because you saved my daughter's life.

Wu Zhiyuan said, "Sister, you're too kind! It's good that your daughter has recovered. There's no need to meet her; it really doesn't have to be so troublesome."

The woman on the other end of the phone was very insistent: "Mr. Wu, you must see him!"

You are my daughter's savior, and our whole family will always remember this kindness.

We won't take up too much of your time; we just wanted to express our gratitude in person.

Would noon or evening be convenient for you today? We'll be waiting for you at the Jingxin Tea House near the City Hospital, is that alright?

Wu Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, ma'am, you're too kind. I'll make time to go over and see your daughter at noon."